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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.65, 972.96 and 161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.65, 972.96 and 161.70 is: 242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.65 : 972.96 = 161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.65/972.96 = 161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.65x = 972.96 × 161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.65x = 157,327.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,327.63/648.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.55

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